Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has

provided a forum for international negotiations.

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

was passed by Congress, giving Pres. Johnson powers to wage war in Vietnam.

Which pair of events best illustrates the impact of the domestic trends of the 1950s?

suburban sprawl and the growth of the automotive industry

Operation Desert Storm refers to

U.S.-backed military operations in Kuwait.

President George W. Bush ordered a U.S. invasion of Afghanistan to

topple the Taliban government, which had aided Al Qaeda terrorists.

is first female to run for the VP for a major political party.

During the 1960s, the escalation of US involvement in the Vietnam War was based on the belief that

North Vietnam victory would lead to further losses by the domino theory

President Lyndon Johnson chose not to run for reelection in 1968 because he

believed his policy in Vietnam had divided the nation.

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act made a significant impact on post–World War II America because it provided for

aid to veterans for housing and college costs

William J. Levitt helped the expansion of the American suburbs by

introducing mass-produced housing developments

On which idea is the 26th Amendment based?

A person is old enough to join the military is old enough to vote

Those responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995

carried out attack to the federal gov's assault on the Branch Davidian sect

Which of the following did NOT occur during the presidency of Bill Clinton?

U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan

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policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile power
Containment
Flexible Response
Vietnamization
Domino Theory
2
strategy if two countries can destroy each other with nuclear weapons, they will be afraid to use them
Brinkmanship
Domino Theory
Mutual Assured Destruction
Flexible Response
3
meeting between heads of government
Detente
Summit
Filibuster
Fallout
4
belief that if one nation fell to the Communists, neighboring countries would follow
Containment
Flexible Response
Domino Theory
Vietnamization
5
Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has
replaced national armies with an international armed force.
eliminated hunger and starvation worldwide.
prevented border wars around the world.
provided a forum for international negotiations.
6
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution
was passed by Congress, giving Pres. Johnson powers to wage war in Vietnam.
was passed by the UN, authorizing the US to send combat troops to Vietnam.
ended hostilities in Korea.
recognized the Viet Minh as the legitimate government in Vietnam.
7
During the space race, Kennedy’s goal for America was to be the first to
put a man into orbit.
land a man on the moon.
put a man into space.
build a space station.
8
process of making another country assume more of the war effort by slowly withdrawing troops
Vietnamization
Domino Theory
Containment
Flexible Response
9
Which pair of events best illustrates the impact of the domestic trends of the 1950s?
the emergence of rock and roll and of televangelists
the popularity of rock and roll and the decline of movie attendance
McCarthyism and the actions of the HUAC
suburban sprawl and the growth of the automotive industry
10
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center because…
All the Above
It was the tallest building in NYC
it symbolized US economic strength
It symbolized democracy in America
11
Operation Desert Storm refers to
U.S.-backed military operations in Kuwait.
U.S. effort to capture Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
U.S. military operation in Somalia.
12
President George W. Bush ordered a U.S. invasion of Afghanistan to
topple the regime of Saddam Hussein.
secure that nation's oil fields during a civil war.
topple the Taliban government, which had aided Al Qaeda terrorists.
restore to power a US-backed gov that had been overthrown by the Taliban.
13
policy of economic and government restructuring
Iron Curtain
Glasnost
Perestroika
Space Race
14
Geraldine Ferraro
is associated with the Reagan Democrats.
is first female to run for the VP for a major political party.
was President Reagan's secretary of state.
was an intern implicated in an affair that led to Clinton's impeachment.
15
During the 1960s, the escalation of US involvement in the Vietnam War was based on the belief that
North Vietnam victory would lead to further losses by the domino theory
restoring colonial power was necessary for political stability in SE Asia
a cease-fire agreement would increase college protests
a strong military presence would limit Japanese trade with Vietnam
16
persistent inflation combined with stagnant demand and high unemployment
Hyperinflation
Deflation
Stagflation
Inflation
17
President Lyndon Johnson chose not to run for reelection in 1968 because he
was under indictment for tax evasion.
had been involved in the Whitewater affair.
believed his policy in Vietnam had divided the nation.
had been implicated in the Watergate affair.
18
policy which attempts to relax or ease tensions between nations
Détente
Fallout
Filibuster
Summit
19
marked rise in birthrate, such as occurred in the United States following World War II
Amnesty
Credibility Gap
Baby Boom
Generation Gap
20
Servicemen’s Readjustment Act made a significant impact on post–World War II America because it provided for
aid to veterans for housing and college costs
the establishment of a draft for all males over 18 years of age
the rapid demobilization of soldiers
pensions for soldiers from World War I
21
William J. Levitt helped the expansion of the American suburbs by
creating the Federal Housing Administration
introducing mass-produced housing developments
establishing the installment plan
designing an interstate highway system
22
On which idea is the 26th Amendment based?
Women should be allowed to serve in the armed forces
The president, not Congress, should decide where and when troops will fight
A person is old enough to join the military is old enough to vote
A draft is an old-fashioned and unworkable system for selecting soldiers
23
Those responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995
carried out the attack to prep for a larger attack.
carried out attack to the federal gov's assault on the Branch Davidian sect
were an org. who blamed the gov for passing civil rights legislation.
were members of Al Qaeda.
24
policy permitting open discussion of political and social issues and freer dissemination of news and information
Glasnost
Iron Curtain
Space Race
Perestroika
25
Which of the following did NOT occur during the presidency of Bill Clinton?
North American Free Trade Agreement
Passage of the Brady Bill
Federal attack on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas
U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan
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The Korean War
ended in a stalemate.
ended when the U.N. sent peacekeeping forces to the Korean peninsula.
result in the first attempt by the US to contain communism in Asia.
was a direct cause of the Chinese Civil War.

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